Ind-W vs Aus-W T20Is: India-W Australia-W 3rd T20: For those who were inside the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Sunday, they were indeed fortunate to see the women’s cricket team taking giant strides right in front of their very eyes. The 2nd T20I between India and Australia had everything: a fantastic run chase, a tense finish, and to top it all, an Indian win. Follow IND-W vs AUS-W updates with InsideSport.IN.
Mastercard Ind-W vs Aus-W T20Is: After a hard-fought ‘Super Over’ triumph in 2nd T20I, Women in Blue are all charged up for Battle at Brabourne
Of thrilling chase & Super Over finish, cracking maximums & brilliant crowd support 👌😎🙌
𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Batting stars @mandhana_smriti & @13richaghosh sum up #TeamIndia‘s stunning win at the DY Patil Stadium 👍 👍 – By @ameyatilak
Watch 🔽 #INDvAUS https://t.co/9sDTzu19II pic.twitter.com/IKCqBTUjLl
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 12, 2022
💬💬 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙫𝙚-𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 1️⃣-1️⃣
Batting Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar addresses the team after the thrilling Super Over victory in the 2⃣nd T20I against Australia 👌👌#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/m4UdhTlLl2
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 12, 2022
The atmosphere was simply electric with 45 thousand fans cheering for the Women in Blue. The stadium gates were open for people of all ages. Mumbai not only responded, but their response was overwhelming.
They made the occasion far beyond mere special for the women’s team. The notice displaying a “housefull” banner on the entrance of the D.Y. Patil Stadium signified the titanic shift in women’s cricket.
A victory lap to honour the crowd who were in attendance to support the women in blue
Over 47,000 in attendance for the second T20I who witnessed a thriller here at the DY Patil Stadium 👏 👏
Keep cheering for Women in Blue 👍 👍#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/CtzdsyhxZu
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 11, 2022
Some moments are priceless, just like this one. The fact that everyone is talking about the tied game, be it fans, media, or even the players, shows how good the game was in the end. Both India and Australia produced an encounter to remember for the fans for a very long time. a Super Over Eliminator to decide the outcome of the game after both teams scored 187 runs in their respective innings.
The crowd was amazing, but so was cricket in the end, and that’s why the game is talked about in such high spirits. India won but Australia made the hosts earn this victory.
The Aussies don’t give anything on a platter. They hate losing, and winning is a habit for them. The Women in Blue not only stood up to the occasion but also looked fearlessly into the eyes of their opponents delivering a clear message: #HalkeMeinMattLo.
It was Smriti Mandhana’s artistry, coupled with Richa Ghosh’s antics, that got India close to Australia’s total.
The Super Over brought the best out of Superwoman Mandhana. Her focus was more on connecting the ball well, rather than overhitting it, to achieve the desired outcome.
Mandhana, used all her experience to power India to 20 runs under pressure cooker situation and was later backed by pacer Renuka Singh who did just enough to help India cross the winning line.
BCCI and Mastercard have joined forces to bring alive stories of some of the women cricketers through the #HalkeMeinMattLo campaign, in an attempt to get Women’s cricket its due.
The second Twenty20 game was a great advertisement for women’s cricket and has certainly helped their cause.
Now that the series has come alive, there is a lot to look forward to at Brabourne. One loss, even if it was a close one, does not make Australia any less of a threat.
They’d be itching to return to the park with a vengeance. India, fresh off the high of the second T20I, must make a new start and demonstrate that their victory last Sunday was not a fluke. The Aussies now know that Harmanpreet & Co. means business.
The gates at the Brabourne Stadium will be unlocked on Wednesday to welcome fans with open arms. The crowd is expected to have a good time. With the series tied at 1-1 and the fans’ unwavering interest and support, they can expect another nail-biter at the iconic Brabourne on Wednesday.
Ind-W vs Aus-W T20Is: After Super Over spectacle against World Champions, Mastercard India-W vs Australia-W 3rd T20 on Wednesday, be ready for another SUPER-SPECTACLE Wednesday evening
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